Hanwha Asset Management Launches U.S. Growth Stock ETFs
Hanwha Asset Management has introduced two new Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), 'PLUS U.S. S&P500 Growth Stock' and 'PLUS U.S. Dividend Growth Growth Stock Daily Covered Call.' These funds focus on high-growth sectors like IT, investing in portfolios of S&P500 growth stocks, noted to have outperformed the S&P500 index over the past 20 years. The 'PLUS U.S. Dividend Growth Growth Stock Daily Covered Call' is specifically designed to offer stable monthly dividends by employing a covered call strategy focused on high-dividend growth stocks.
Chief of Hanwha's ETF Business Unit, Kim Jeong-seop, emphasized that these ETFs are suitable for investors looking to accumulate or draw down pensions. He further noted that the recent decrease in U.S. interest rates creates a beneficial environment for growth stock investments.
Hanwha aims to provide investors with various investment strategies and stable income opportunities through these ETFs. By investing in diversified sectors based on the S&P500, the funds are designed to minimize volatility while seeking high returns.
Mirae Asset Lists 'TIGER Shipbuilding TOP10' ETF
Mirae Asset Global Investments is launching the 'TIGER Shipbuilding TOP10' ETF on the Korea Exchange. This ETF targets Korea's top 10 major shipbuilding companies, placing significant weight—comprising 86% of the portfolio—on key players such as HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Hanwha Ocean. This strategic focus aligns with the shipbuilding industry's 'super cycle,' driven by increased demand for environmentally-friendly vessels due to stricter environmental regulations and the replacement of aging fleets.
The ETF's portfolio exclusively includes companies within the shipbuilding and related equipment sectors, aiming to capitalize on qualitative growth in the industry. The rising demand for eco-friendly ships and an increase in order backlogs serve as compelling investment attractions, underscoring the long-term growth potential acknowledged by Mirae Asset.
To commemorate the ETF's launch, Mirae Asset has initiated promotional events to attract investors. Such marketing strategies are expected to enhance the investment appeal of the shipbuilding sector, encouraging active participation from investors.
Samsung Asset Management Lists Two New ETFs
Samsung Asset Management has announced the listing of two new ETFs: the 'KODEX US Nasdaq 100 Daily Covered Call OTM ETF' and the 'KODEX Semiconductor Leverage ETF'. The first ETF aims to invest in the US Nasdaq 100 index while employing a covered call strategy using out-of-the-money (OTM) options to pursue premium income. It targets an annual option premium income of up to 20% and has recorded an average distribution yield of 52% over the past five years.
The second ETF, the 'KODEX Semiconductor Leverage ETF', seeks to double-track the KRX Semiconductor Index, centering on investments in major semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. This strategy is expected to attract investors' attention, providing an alternative investment opportunity amid the ongoing interest in the semiconductor sector. These newly listed ETFs offer investors differentiated strategies and potential for portfolio diversification.
Shinhan Asset Management's 'SOL US AI Power Infrastructure' ETF Tops Korean AI-Themed ETFs
The 'SOL US AI Power Infrastructure' ETF by Shinhan Asset Management has recently achieved returns of 28.43% over the past month and 34.34% over the past three months, ranking it first among AI-related ETFs in Korea. This ETF is gaining attention by focusing on essential power infrastructure for the AI era, presenting a profitable solution in a landscape where some multinational corporations are investing in nuclear power to harness AI capabilities.
The ETF's investment portfolio is evenly diversified with a 43.4% allocation in the nuclear value chain, 32.9% in power grid systems, and 23% in data center infrastructure. Significant portfolio components include Constellation Energy in the nuclear power sector and NuScale Power, an SMR innovator, providing a variety of investment opportunities aimed at resolving power shortages.
Leveraging its success in foreign markets, this ETF emerges as an attractive investment for those seeking high returns. With participation from robust power grid firms and well-established data center operators, investors can expect stable long-term returns, embodying a distinctive investment strategy.
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